Motor Control

At ITE, we offer a comprehensive range of motor control and automation solutions for a variety of applications. This page showcases our diverse range of control options designed specifically for our hoists, winches, and chain hoists. Whether you are looking to control chain hoisted lighting bars in small drama spaces or require complex venue-wide automation systems for the largest performing arts centres in the world, we have you covered. Our control solutions span a range of complexities, providing full flexibility to suit venues of all sizes and requirements.

From simple and intuitive control systems to sophisticated automation solutions, our offerings cater to the unique needs of each project. We understand that every venue has distinct demands, and our expertise lies in delivering tailor-made control solutions that seamlessly integrate with your existing infrastructure.

In addition to our standard control options, we also specialize in providing custom control solutions. Our team of experienced engineers and technicians work closely with clients to understand their specific requirements and design bespoke control systems that meet their exact needs. With our custom control solutions, we ensure that your motorized systems operate efficiently, safely, and in alignment with your unique project goals.

Explore our Motor Control & Automation page to discover the wide array of control options available, from user-friendly interfaces to advanced automation systems. Our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction ensures that our control solutions enhance the performance capabilities of your equipment while simplifying operation and maintenance.

Essentials Hoist Control

The Essentials family of hoist control is our entry level control system that operates a range of hoists including pile wind winches, zero fleet hoists, drum hoists, line shaft hoists & smart chain hoists. This family of control is designed for small theatres and performance spaces in schools. It allows control of a single hoist at a time and is thoughtfully designed to be simple, safe and user friendly. There are three standard options including a single control box with control pendant (E-SPC), a recessed or wall mounted plug-in point with control pendant (E-PC-RM / WM) or a simple wall mounted plate with control buttons. For more information, see below link to product brochure.

Intermediate Hoist Control

The Intermediate family of hoist control is our mid-range control system that allows control of multiple different types of hoists typical in theatres including pile wind winches, zero fleet hoists, drum hoists, line shaft hoists & smart chain hoists. This family of control is designed for theatres and performing arts centres that have a multitude of different hoists that require individual control via a unified control system and pendant. Simply select the desired hoist you wish to operate and use the pendant to raise or lower the load. There are two standard options including a single control box with pendant (I-SCC) that can run up to 6 hoists and an option to have a separate switchgear cabinet that houses all the control components with a separate control panel (I-HCC) for systems with 6 hoists or more. Both options have a HMI for fault indication as standard and a hand held pendant for operation. For more information, see below link to product brochure.

Semi-Pro Hoist Control

The Semi-Pro family of hoist control is our benchmark control system for sophisticated venues that do not require scene control. This control system allows for control of multiple different types of hoists typical in theatres including pile wind winches, zero fleet hoists, drum hoists, line shaft hoists & smart chain hoists. This control systems allows for teachable positioning and has variable speed capability all under a unified control system and advanced handheld pendant. Simply select the desired hoist you wish to operate and use the pendant to raise or lower the load, set positions, move to preset positions, or adjust the hoist speed. Positions can be set separately for each hoist. There are two standard options including a single control box with pendant (SP-SCC) that can run up to 6 hoists and an option to have a separate switchgear cabinet that houses all the control components with a separate control panel (SP-HCC) for systems with 6 hoists or more. Both options have a HMI for fault indication as standard and an advanced hand held pendant for operation. For more information, see below link to product brochure.

Professional Hoist Control

The Professional family of hoist control is our premier control system offering suitable for top tier theatres and performing arts centres. This control system allows for precise and complete control of multiple different types of hoists including pile wind winches, zero fleet hoists, drum hoists, line shaft hoists & smart chain hoists. This control system provides scene control and memory, teachable positioning, variable speed capability and control all unified within a single touchscreen handheld remote. For more information, see below link to product brochure.

Chain Hoist Control

The Chain Hoist family of control is our staple control system that operates all kinds of industry standard chain hoists including but not limited to Movecat, Mode, Stagemaker, Chainmaster & CM Lodestar. This family of control is designed for small theatres through to state-of-the-art performance spaces and can control hoists independently or together to raise and lower a single load such as a Lighting Bar. There are three standard options including a single control box with control pendant (C-SCC) for control of a single hoist or bar, a wall mounted plug-in point with control pendant (C-WM) or for venues with multiple hoists, we provide a single control box with hoist/batten selection and a pendant for control (C-MHC). Note: This control family is suited to basic control excluding chain hoists with encoders, for encoder control, refer to Essentials, Intermediate, Semi-Pro & Pro Control Systems. For more information, see below link to product brochure.

Motorised Curtain Control

The Motorised Curtain family of control is our entry staple control system that is used operate all our motorised house curtain systems. This family of control is designed for theatre house curtains and any other type of motorised curtain system. It allows the ability to simply and intuitive open and close the curtains. Control is thoughtfully designed to be simple, safe and user friendly. There are three standard options including our intermediate control system that allows for teachable positioning in addition to open and close (IHC-S), our Stage and Bio-Box option which includes IHC-S with an additional control station usually positioned in the control room (IHC-S+B) and our entry level Essentials Control which provides fixed speed without curtain positioning (IHC-S). For more information, see below link to product brochure.